Zachary Piper Solutions
System of Systems Integration Engineer (TS/SCI)
Zachary Piper Solutions, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an experienced
System-of-Systems (SoS) Integration Engineer
to support the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC). This senior-level role will embed full-time with the Government’s Space Reconnaissance team, providing technical leadership for the development and integration of next-generation space-based Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Surveillance & Reconnaissance (S&R) capabilities. The position focuses on integrating a GEO-based SDA satellite constellation with ground systems, mission planning, and data distribution architectures.
Location:
El Segundo, CA
Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary systems engineer for integration of the Reconnaissance at GEO advanced satellite constellation (RG-XX) with command and control, mission planning, space-to-ground communications, and mission data processing systems.
Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to influence architecture, design, and implementation for RG-XX and associated interfaces.
Provide technical oversight of system development and integration efforts across design, development, manufacturing, integration/test, and sustainment planning.
Define and evolve Interface Control Documents (ICDs) to govern system interfaces for sensor orchestration, mission execution, and space-ground data fusion.
Guide end-to-end system integration from space sensor tasking through collection and distribution of actionable information.
Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and test planning to ensure integrated capabilities meet operational objectives.
Lead risk management activities, identifying and mitigating technical and programmatic risks.
Coordinate across USSF, SSC, SpOC, NSDC, USSPACECOM, commercial partners, and allied nations to establish cross-domain sensor tasking and data-sharing architectures.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline required; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 14 years of experience in systems engineering and integration for space systems.
Expertise in SDA systems, sensor networks, data processing pipelines, space object tracking, and space traffic management.
Experience with system-of-systems architecture and complex interface integration.
Knowledge of sensor integration, calibration, and data processing.
Familiarity with cloud-based ground architectures and modern C2 concepts (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS).
Active security clearance with SCI eligibility and willingness to consent to polygraph examination.
Preferred:
Experience with SDA technologies, EO payloads, and data analytics techniques.
Familiarity with RMF cybersecurity frameworks and incident response.
Prior work supporting USSF/SSC space control or SDA programs.
Professional certifications such as INCOSE CSEP, PE, Agile PM/PO, or ITEA CTEP.
Compensation:
Salary Range:$150,000 - $210,000 (based on experience).
Benefits:Cigna medical, dental, vision, 401k, 20 days paid time off, 11 federal holidays, and sick leave as required by law.
Application Period: Opens on 12/23/2025 and will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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System-of-Systems (SoS) Integration Engineer
to support the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC). This senior-level role will embed full-time with the Government’s Space Reconnaissance team, providing technical leadership for the development and integration of next-generation space-based Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Surveillance & Reconnaissance (S&R) capabilities. The position focuses on integrating a GEO-based SDA satellite constellation with ground systems, mission planning, and data distribution architectures.
Location:
El Segundo, CA
Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary systems engineer for integration of the Reconnaissance at GEO advanced satellite constellation (RG-XX) with command and control, mission planning, space-to-ground communications, and mission data processing systems.
Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to influence architecture, design, and implementation for RG-XX and associated interfaces.
Provide technical oversight of system development and integration efforts across design, development, manufacturing, integration/test, and sustainment planning.
Define and evolve Interface Control Documents (ICDs) to govern system interfaces for sensor orchestration, mission execution, and space-ground data fusion.
Guide end-to-end system integration from space sensor tasking through collection and distribution of actionable information.
Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and test planning to ensure integrated capabilities meet operational objectives.
Lead risk management activities, identifying and mitigating technical and programmatic risks.
Coordinate across USSF, SSC, SpOC, NSDC, USSPACECOM, commercial partners, and allied nations to establish cross-domain sensor tasking and data-sharing architectures.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline required; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 14 years of experience in systems engineering and integration for space systems.
Expertise in SDA systems, sensor networks, data processing pipelines, space object tracking, and space traffic management.
Experience with system-of-systems architecture and complex interface integration.
Knowledge of sensor integration, calibration, and data processing.
Familiarity with cloud-based ground architectures and modern C2 concepts (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS).
Active security clearance with SCI eligibility and willingness to consent to polygraph examination.
Preferred:
Experience with SDA technologies, EO payloads, and data analytics techniques.
Familiarity with RMF cybersecurity frameworks and incident response.
Prior work supporting USSF/SSC space control or SDA programs.
Professional certifications such as INCOSE CSEP, PE, Agile PM/PO, or ITEA CTEP.
Compensation:
Salary Range:$150,000 - $210,000 (based on experience).
Benefits:Cigna medical, dental, vision, 401k, 20 days paid time off, 11 federal holidays, and sick leave as required by law.
Application Period: Opens on 12/23/2025 and will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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